LCK Summer 2024 Playoffs: teams, bracket, schedule, score

As a passionate fan, I’m thrilled to share that after a nail-biting nine weeks of intense competition, the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) Summer 2024 regular season has come to a close. Six teams have been selected to battle it out in the playoffs, with the winner earning the coveted spot as the second LCK representative for Worlds 2024. This is in addition to the champions of the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2024, GEN, who will also be representing us on the global stage. It’s going to be an exhilarating ride!

Shall we take a look at the end results, the squads moving on to the postseason, as well as the forthcoming tournament structure and itinerary?

Qualifying teams

As a long-time fan of the League of Legends Championship Korean (LCK), I have witnessed many shifts and changes over the years. The LCK Summer 2024 lineup brings back some familiar faces while introducing new ones that I’m excited to see in action.

GEN players successfully maintain their dominating performance, losing only one match during the regular season to KT. With their consistent top-tier performance over the past few seasons, GEN is the favorite to win the tournament and to secure their fifth consecutive LCK title.

Contrarily, T1, who clinched the Worlds 2023 and Esports World Cup (EWC) 2024 titles, appear to be facing challenges this season, slipping down by two spots from their previous season rankings. With high expectations for Worlds 2024, T1 is experiencing significant pressure that some believe has played a part in Faker’s recent turmoil.

Regrettably, I find myself once more grappling with the fact that NS, KDF, and BRO are struggling to make an impact this season, which unfortunately means we’re facing yet another premature exit.

Bracket and schedule

Round 1

Round 2

Since they were the regular season champions, GEN gets the advantage of deciding which team from the Round 1 winners they’ll face next.

Round 3

Round 4

In simple terms, the champion of the LCK Summer 2024 Playoffs earns the right to represent the LCK again at the World Championships 2024 as the second representative. The third and fourth representatives will be decided through the LCK Regional Finals 2024 tournament.